The Special Intervention Unit () is a special forces unit under the control of Costa Rica's Department of Intelligence and Security. It has been described as being a company-sized commando unit.Maharaj, Sanjay Badri (March 23, 2017) "Costa Rica's Challenge: Maintaining Internal Security Without An Army" Manohar Parikar Institute For Defence Studies and Analysis, https://idsa.demosl-03.rvsolutions.in/publisher/costa-ricas-challenge-maintaining-internal-security-without-an-army/ The unit is tasked with performing missions that deal with counterterrorism, hostage rescue, counter drug trafficking, and riot control.Tellier, Glenn "Understanding the Police Forces in Costa Rica" CR Immigration Experts SRL, 2023, https://crie.cr/police-forces-in-costa-rica/Rico, (June 25, 2014) "Costa Rica's Elite Police To Train With US Commando Forces" Qcostarica, https://qcostarica.com/costa-ricas-elite-police-to-train-with-us-commando-forces/ The UEI was formed in 1982 after a group of operatives went to train with Israeli Special Forces that were in Panama. As of 2014, it was estimated to have around 70 members.Blaskey, Sarah, (August 9, 2014) "Costa Rican special operations unit participates in regional 'war games'" The Tico Times, https://ticotimes.net/2014/08/09/costa-rican-special-operations-unit-participates-in-regional-war-games
See also Public Force of Costa Rica Air Vigilance Service Panamanian Public Forces
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